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The Washington critic., 1887-04-21

For worn-out," rundown" debilita-
ted school teachers. milliners, seamstresses,
housekeepers, and feeble women generally,
DIR. Picrcc's Favoritc Prescription is the
best of all restorative tonics. II Is not Il
"Curc-all," but admirably fulnlls a single
ness of purpose, being most potent Specl-
flc for all those Chronic Weaknesses and
Diseases peculiar to women. 1t ia power
ful, general rs well as uterine, tonic and
nervine, and imparts vigOr aud strength to
the whole systom. II promptly cures woall-
ness Of stomach, indigestion, bloatlng, weak
back, nervous prostratOn, debility and
sleeplessness, In either sex. FavOrite Pre-
scripton is sold by druggists under our post
tie guarantee. Sec wrapper around bottle.
Price SI.OO, or Six Bottles FOR $500.
A large Treatise on Diseases of Women
1G0 paFes), profuscly illustrated, sent for
ten cents in stamps.
Address, WORLD's DIspESsAnY MEDICAL
ASSOCIATION, 1853 Main St., Buffalo, NY.
SICK HEADACHE, Bilious Headache,
and Constipation, cured by DIR. Picrce's
Pellets. s5 cents u vial, by druggists.
The Washington critic., 1887-04-21

SRvRN bewitching damsels In the most
novel Of all change acts at Kernan's,
The Washington critic., 1887-04-21

Chicago Markets.
The following summary is by B. X. Plain
& Co., st. Cloud Building, Ninth and Z
streets:
The Washington critic., 1887-04-21
"aIderney Dairy Wagons,u

Go TO Kernan's. 'Peiormance intere:
ing from beginning to end."-tCritic.
The Washington critic., 1887-04-21
Ayers Pills,

Prepared by Dr.J. C. Ayers Co., Lowell, Mass.
Sold by all Dealers In Medicine.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-09-23
The mast week has been one of en-

The past week has been one of en-
tertainment, fun and sport in Mineral
Point. There has been ali attraction
of one kind or another at the city hall
every night. Beach Il Bowers min
strels held forth on Monday evening,
and had nearly a full house. On Tues
day evening Miss Adelia r. Luse gave
a fine elocutionary entertainment IN
der the auspices of the Alpha society
of the p. NJ. church, and was greeted
with good sized audience. Wednes-
dav evening the Nellie Walters COM
edy company appeared and rendered
the comedy-drama & Vixie," and will
remain until the close of the week.
Besides the entertainments at the hall,
the base ball tournament was in prog
ress for three days, although under
difficulties incident to unfayorable
weather. Five clubs, the Linden,
Shullsburg, Fayette, New Diggings
and Mineral Point took part in the
contest, and some very interesting
games were played; but on account of
the rain the spectators were few in
number excepting on Tuesday and
Thursday afternoons.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-09-23
LINDEN.

Tom Tamblyn leaves on Wednes
day morning for Colorado to seek his
fortune May good luck attend him
DR.. Stahl will start on Wednesday
on a business trip to Northwestern
Iowa.
John Osborne, arrived home or
Tuesday from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, tC
attend the funeral of Mr. HeathcOck
George Vivian returned home from
Tower, Minnesota, on Saturday to see
his mother before her death.
Daniel HeathcOck arrived home on
Saturday, after an absence of eight
years in Dakota and Colorado.
Michael Sampson and wife with
their three daughters have arrived al
home from Montana. Mr.. Sampson
speaks highly of that country. They
have had a pleasant trip and safe
return.
Mrs. C. Nicholas accompanied by
Mrs E. J. Vial, left on Tuesday fol-
brief visit among relatives at Britt
Iowa.
Lewellyn Goldsworthy intends going
to Colorado soon, for the purpose OF
accommodating wealth. If successful
he intends to return, swear off from
base ball, and enter the bonds Of mat
rimony. Serves him right.
Nicholas Tredinnick is very i'll with
typhoid fever at present
Mrs. Hosking and sister returned
from Dodgeville after a short visit
VI, = t.. u
ian on Monday was very largely at
tended.
James Goldsworthy is on the sick
list this week.
Died, at his home in the village of
Linden, on Sunday, September 18th
1887, Mr. John Heathcock; aged 79
years.
Mr.. Heathcock was born in Corn
wall England, in 1903. In 1881 he
came to America. He remained two
years in Pennsylvania, and then came
as far west as Wisconsin, and located
at Linden in 1888. In two years after
ward he returned to England, and
married In 1887 he returned to Lin
cen, where he has ever since resided
He was a member of the NJ. E. church.
and also a member of the |. o. O. F
He raised a large family to manhood
and womanhood. His wife died in
April, 1881. He leaves five sons and
four daughters. He was good and
kind father and neighbor, and was well
liked by all who knew him. His flu
neral took place on Wednesday after
noon, and was attended by large
concourse of relatives and friends.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-09-23
business Notices.

Fresh Oysters dished up in all styles
at Dupplers. 7tf.
Buy the Libby fine shoe, the finest
in the city at J. F. Frieden's.
For fresh fruit of all kinds 90 to
c. E. Gale
New fall styles in hats and caps at
Deller's.
Cash paid for butter and eggs at
c. Z. Gales.
Look out for new goods at Deller's
during the fair.
Canned goods of all kinds fresh, at
the store of Gorgen 4 Pittz.
If you want to save money buy your
groceries at Gales.
Good Japan tea at 25cts. per Id. at
the store of Gorgen & Pitt.
j. A. Spratler will not be undersold
by any one and all goods warranted.
Teas from 25c to soc. All guaran-
teed to be pure and of the first quality,
at j. A. Spratler's.
Choice Iowa hay just received at
Whites warehouse Parties can be
supplied by leaving orders.
A complete stock of ladies' fine shoes
of the latest styles at prices that defy
competition, at Z. J. Davey's shoe
store Call and be convinced.
Dresser, the tailor, has received a
fine stock of goods for fall and winter,
and with the latest fashions at hand is
prepared to furnish all of his customers
with stylish, well made garments at
reasonable prices. Call and see him
when in want of anything in merchant
tailoring line.
J. Penhallegon & Son can fully sub
stantiate their claims when they say
that their fall stocks of boots and
shoes far surpasses any before ever
shown in Mineral Point. In fact you
can find in their stock anything from
an infants shoe to the finest ladies
French kid and gents hand sewed
shoes. Prices exceedingly low.
Edward Devlin, dealer in hardware
tinware. stoves, etc, has a new adver.
tisement in The Democrat this week
He has fine stock of all kinds OF
goods in his line and sells them al
very low prices. Special attention is
called to his fine line of stoves, includ.
ing the celebrated Diamond" Cook.
ing stoves, the splendid hard Goa
burners, and a number of first-class
wood heaters. The advertisement viii
be found on this page. Read it.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-09-23
From Our Local Exchanges,
The Darlington Journal.


W. w. Murphy, Esq, superintend-
ent of the poor, last week transferred
from the county house to the Iowa
county insane asylum, the following
named persons: Philip Cavanagh, of
Shullsburg; John Stander, of Elk
Grove, and Dutch Billy, formerly of
Benton, but an occupant of the poor
house ever since its construction.
The Mineral Point fair last week
was attended by larger crowds than
ever before, and was a financial sue
cess. The exhibits in all departments
were creditable to all concerned. Ev-
erything seemed to give satisfaction
except the horse racing, which, it is
generally believed, was "hippodromed"
to suit the horsemen. and with no re-
gard for public opinion or the merits
of the horses.
Ths Plaiteville Democrat.
LIE i1it Ut MlucIdl IOlHt Was IL
success this year in every particular
The show of horses was the finest
ever seen in this part of the state.
Postmaster Elgar will for the next
thirty days sell thirteen two-cent
stamps for a cent and quarter.
The Ridgeway Enterprise.
AS The youngest daughter of Mr..
James Kelley, was driving down Far
well street with milk for the cheese
factory, neck yoke strap belonging
to the harness broke and the tongue
of the buggy was driven into ground
pitching out Miss Kelley. The milk
and can. buggy and seat. were badly
mixed for while The buggy was
thrown into the air and completely ovel
the horses about thirty feet, and was
wrecked into splinters. Miss Kelle,
was fortunately only Slightly hurt.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-09-23
BUSINESS CARDS.
LAWYERS.

J. MONTGOMERY SMITH.
trroruex NJ Law, Mineral Point, Wiscon-
sin viii practice In the State and United States
courts I6-i4ly
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-09-23
Auction Sale.

On the farm of the late Stephen D.
Terrin. in the town of Mineral Point,
five miles east of the city, on Tuesday,
October II, 1897, at / O'Clock sharp,
the following described personal prop.
erty will be sold at public auction
Twenty-six head Of horned stock.
2 two-year old steers, l three-year, old
Il mich cows, yearling heifers,s 2
two-year old heifers, 3 calves; / head
of HORSES geldings and / mare:
l Champion binder, one Champion
mower, one sulky plow.
TERMS: One years time with per
cent. interest, with approved security.
per cent. discount for cash on sums
over $1,000. FRANCIS II. TERRILL.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-09-23
LOCAL CORRESPONDENCE
COBB.

Dave Lemen left for Warren. Ill, OF
Monday.
Reuben Ellsworth shipped anothe!
load of horses 10 the Boston market
this week.
DR.. and Mrs. Pearce. of Dodgevills
called on Friends here Tuesday.
Peter Morris, who has charge of y,
l.. Meigs' harness shop. has just turned
out fine set of carriage harness for
John Wilhelm that reflects credit ca
Cobb's shop and shows Mr.. Wilhelm S
appreciation of anything good.
Miss Jennie Matthews has gone TO
Dodgeviile to learn dreSsmaking.
Milton Pritchett, who is learning the
blacksmith trade with his brother-in-
law. Mr.. Miller, of Wyoming, is in
town. staying few days with his
mother and calling on his friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Wilson, who
for some time have been running a
branch store at Mifiin. returned TO
Cobb this week.
Charles Harvey took business trip
to Benton on Monday.
George Kitchens. of Plainyiew, Neb.,
left for his home on Wednesday, taking
two carloads of cattle with him.
Quite a number in this vicinity took
advantage of the low rates given by
the different railroads to visit the west.
Some left with a view of looking up
new locations, and others for visits
and pleasure. Among those who went
were, Mrs. Reuben Ellsworth, George
Fritch, James Kent and NJ. Van Buren,,
for Nebraska; Geo. Billings and John
Fox. for Minnesota; Charles Rule and
Miss Ella Billings, for Iowa; Mrs. y.
Fritch, for Kansas; and Mrs. Henry
Baker and son Dan, for Miller, Dakota.
1t is hoped that all will have pleas
ant time and a safe return.
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Baker and
daughter Lizzie, of Dodgeville, visited
friends here on Thursday last, and at
tended the concert in the evening.
\. J.. Miller went to Milwaukee on
Tuesday.
All expect to attend the Iowa county
fair next week.
The concert given on Thursday eve
ming was not as well attended as was
hoped for; however there was very
fair house, the receipts being $3.50.
The entertainment was highly appre-
ciated by those who were present, and
those having part in it acquitted them
selves in very creditable manner.
The members of the Mineral Point
quartette seemed to realize that they
were out for the express purpose of
furnishing the people of Cobb with
plenty of it, and took the imperative
demand of the audience for "another
selection good naturally. All return
thanks for the favors and hope that
we may again soon have the pleasure
of another such pleasant entertain
ment. W. j. Il.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-09-23
A PRIZE FOR EVERYONE
At the Cash Grocery House, Mineral
Point. Wis.

Beginning Thursday, February 18th,
and until further notice, to every cash
purchaser of one dollars worth, and
every dollars worth of goods flour,
butter and eggs excepted VIII be given
ticket having purchasing value of
FIVE CENTS in
CRoCKERY, GLASS OR CHINA.
Remember these tickets cost you
nothing, are good for their face value
at any time in any amount, either in
full or in part payment; and that
every lady can provide her house with
crockery, glass and china, from time
as needed, ABSOLUTELY FREE OF COST,
by patronizing
THE CASH GROCERY HOUSE,
29m1 BREWER & PENHALLEGoN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-09-23
Personal,

Sir. n. II. Frohlichste.n, of Mobile,
Ala, writes: L take great pleasure in
recommending DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry for Consumption, having used it
for a severe attack of bronchitis and
catarrh. 1t gave me instant relief and
entirely cured me and [ have not been
afflicted since. l also beg to state that
1 had tried other remedies with no good
result. Have also used Electric BitterS
and DIR. Kings. New Life Pills, both of
which | can recommend.
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con
sumption, Coughs and Colds is sold on
a positive guarantee. Trial bottles
free at C. r. Moffett's drug store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-09-23
The Old Mineral Point Marble Works


The undersigned will about the first
of October open a marble shop at the
old stand of T. II. Shepard, with a
complete stock of marble and granite.
Parties in need of anything in our line
will consult their own interest by call
ing on us before purchasing. Our stock
will be all new, of the latest design.
Both of us having had long practical
experience in the business. and intend
ing to give it our entire time and at
tention, will guarantee satisfaction in
every particular. All correspondence
should be addressed to SHEPARD &
REYNOLDS.
j. B. Reynolds will do the canvass
ing for the firm, and vii! begin imme-
diately. Please reserve your orders until
he calls on YOU. T. II. SHEPARD,
J. B. REYNOLDS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-09-23
Personal PARAGRAPHS.

Thos. Williams, of Pittsburg, Kan
sas. with his wife. is visiting his parents
in this city.
Miss Nellie Hankms is visiting in
EngIewood, III.
Miss Mollie Ferris is here from
Red Cloud, Nebraska, for visit with
relatives and friends.
Miss SaIlie Jenkin, who for some
time past has been at Chicago, re-
turned home last week.
Mrs. Mulhairn, with Mrs. Maria
Shaw and little daughter, spent last
Sunday with friends at Dodgeville.
Mrs. r. J. Penhallegon. ST., started
on Tuesday morning for Dakota, where
she will visit with relatives.
Mrs. John Shillen came down from
Winona, Minnesota, on Saturday last,
for visit with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Horn, of this city.
John Collins, who has been visiting
in Waukesha for a few weeks past, re-
turned home on Wednesday evening.
Mrs. T. Scott Ansley is visiting with
her son Fred in Elgin.
Miss Amy Mastin, who has been
visiting in Chicago and points in Iowa,
since May returned last Saturday
George Brown and wife, who have
been guests of the formers uncle,
Mayor Cothren, for the past two
weeks, returned to their home in Hi
nois last Tuesday. Mrs. Ferrin and
little son accompanied them.
0. E. Minor, wife and children, of
Belmont, have been spending the past
week at the residence Of DR.. Vivian.
Curtis Beech, who has spent two
weeks with his parents in this city,
returned to Cedar Rapids on Wednes-
day, where he holds position in the
general ticket Office of the B. c. r. &
n. r. r.
Henry thinner, wife and child are
about to remove from Milwaukee to
Mineral Point, where they intend to
reside permanently. Mr.. thinner is
travelling salesman for the Neidecken
Co.
d. W. Shea and Miss Julia Shea, of
New Haven, Indiana, are visiting in
this city, the guests of their uncle,
Dennis Lynch.
Frank Boylan, of Ridgeway, was
granted pension by the department
at Washington, on Tuesday.
Miss Rosa Guetenstein returned to
her home in Milwaukee last week.
Joseph Deller has returned from
Chicago, where he purchased a fine
stock of goods last week.
Our former fellew townsman VIM.
Strauss, who is now prosperous dry
goods merchant in Lacrosse, recently
paid flying visit to relatives and old
time friends in Mineral Point.
William Hewitt, of Ellsworth, Wis,
is visiting in this city.
Capt. Ed. Devlin and stephen
Wilkins attended the reunion of the
from brigade held at Milwaukee last
week.
James \. Coad returned to Hull,
Iowa, on Friday last, after a visit of
several weeks with relatives and friends
In this city. Hull was formerly called
Pattersonville, and is a growing town
on the C. NJ. & st. p. Ry., in north
western Iowa.
John Terrill returned lately from
st. Paul, Nebraska. Time appears to
deal kindly with him and he wears the
same pleasant smile as of yore.
Master Simon Waters, who is not
quite seven years of age, was awarded
the premium on pencil drawing at the
Mineral Point fair.
VIM. John Lanyon, formerly of this
place, now of Nebraska, made a call
on acquaintance and friends last week
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-09-23

". D. Hoyt & Co., druggists OF
Rome, Ga, say: We have been selling
DR.. Kings New Discovery, Electric
BitterS. and Bucklen'S Aynica Salve
for four years. Have never handled
remedies that sell rs well or give such
universal satisfaction. There have
been some wonderful cures effected by
these medicines in this city. Several
cases ofpGonounced Consumption have
been entirely cured by use of few
bottles of DR.. Kings New Discovery.
taken in connection with Electric Bit
tiers. We guarantee them ALWAYS.
Sold by c. Il. MOFFETT.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-09-23
The DeliqhtfuI Liquid Laxative.

Syrup of Figs is a most agreeable
and valuable family remedy, as it is
easily taken by old and young, and is
prompt and effective in relieving Ha-
bitual Constipation and the many ills
depending on weak or inactive con-
dition of the kidneys, liver and bow
els. 1t acts gently, strengthens the
organs on which it acts, and awakens
them to healthy activity. Sold by
John Horn, Mineral Point, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-09-23
Death Of Mr.. Joseph MOnahan, Of Oar.
IinptOn

The Darlington Register.
Died at his residence in this city
Sunday, Sept. 10th 1887, Joseph Mon
ahan, aged 65 years.
Joseph Monahan was born in Frank
lin county, Penn, April 18th, 1922
When 10 years of age, he with his
parents immigrated to Indiana. In
about four years he moved from In
diana to Wisconsin, arriving at Willow
Springs in 1S43, where he has since
resided. July lst., 1852, he united in
marriage with Miss Nancy Pilling.
He leaves surviving him his widow
and three children, James G., Ollie,
and Retta Monahan. After long and
lingering illness, Mr.. MOnahan with
out a murmur, peacefully resigned
himself into the hands of his Maker.
He was kind and affectionate hus-
band and father, true friend and an
upright citizen. His loss will be felt
deepest where he is best known. He
was buried in Willow Springs, where
the best years of his life were spent.
His family have the sympathy of the
entire community.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-09-23
Dissolution Notice.

The partnership heretofore existing
between John Penhallegon, ST.. and
W. J. Penhallegon, doing business IN
der the firm name of ]. Penhallegon 4
Son. has this day been dissolved, J.
Penhallegon, ST., retiring. All persons
knowing themselves indebted to said
firm, will please call at once and make
settlement with W. ]. Penhallegon,
who will conduct the business in the
future, and extends an invitation to
all customers for their future kind pat
ronage. J. PENHALLEGoN, SR-,
W. J. PENHALLEGON.
Dated Sept. y, 1887.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-09-23
Fine Furniture.

Persons who contemplate buying
furniture viii do well to take look
through Bishops furniture store where
viii be found elegant parlor and bed
room sets and furniture of every de-
scription. His aim is to keep a large
stock, and to sell at reasonable prices
Don't fail to call and examine fol
yourselves. 2ml
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-09-23
The DUTY of State LEGISLATURES.

Legislation should be effected in
every State regulating the sale and use
of the many poisons resorted to by
women in their desperation to obtain
beautiful complexion, while there exists
in DR.. Harter's Iron Tonic every re-
quisite necessary to accomplish the
object without injuring the health or
endangering life.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-09-23
Not SO Years Oio

But new discovery is Il offs Bal
sam for the throat and lungs 1t ha;
and does cure contracted ConSump,
ton; cures Coughs, Colds, Asthma
Bronchitis, Group. and all throat and
hug troubles For speedy cure it has
no eo1al. Money refunded if it fails
to cure YOU. AIofett, our popular drug
gist. has secured the sole agency for it.
Price Zoe. soc a I'D Fl.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-09-23
LEGAL NOTICES.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
State of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court-ss. -Iu
Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Samuel Coad
deceased.
Letters testamentary on the estate of Samue
Coad, deceased, having been issued to William
II. Curry and Philip Allen, Jr.
1t is ordered that six months from and after
this date be, and are hereby allowed, for the
creditors of said Samuel Coad, deceased to pre-
sent their claims for examination and allowance
Ordered further, that the claims and demands
of all persons against said deceased be
examined and adjusted by this court at q
house, in the village of Dodgeville in said
county, on the first Tuesday of April, A. d
1888, and that notice thereof be gwen by
publication of this order for four weeks
successfully in The Iowa County Democrat
weekly newspaper published at Mineral Poin
in said county.
By the Court
JOHN T. JONES, County Judge
Dated Dodgeville Wis, September 6, 1887 owl
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-09-23
Musical instruction.

Adam Dresser, leader of the Mineral
Point band, desires to form a class for
instruction in playing such instruments
as clarionets, comets, altos, tenors, bar
itones, bases and saxophenes. Parties
desiring to become accomplished in
the use of any Of these instruments
can consult Mr.. Dresser at his place of
business.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-09-23
BuckIen's ArDica SaIve.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction, or money re-
funded. Price Is cents per box. For
sale by C. Il. Moffett Cyl
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-09-23
Bus to DodqeviIIe.

Commencing on Tuesday morning
next, David Brown proprietor of the
City Livery stable will run during the
the week bus between Mineral Point
and Dodgeville, leaving this city at
9 a. m, and, returning, leaving Dodge
vile at p. m. Fare for the round
trim. nc.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-09-23
Mineral Point Book Club.

The annual meeting of the Mineral
Point Book Club will be held at the
United States Hotel, Sept. oath, at
three o'clock All members are ur-
gently requested to be present, and any
desiring to join the club are cordially
invited. Mrs. W. H. PRIDEAUX, Pres
Miss MARY r. GUNDRY. Sec.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-09-23
DIED..

MRS. MARY JANE VIVIAN.
At her home in the village of Lin
den, on Saturday evening, September
18th, Mrs. Mary Jane Vivian. De
ceased was the wife of Mr. John
Vivian and had been a resident of
Linden for many years. She was very
highly esteemed for many excellent
qualities. Her funeral took place on
on Monday afternoon.